Queens2020
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Good evening, Everyone.
Hope all of you are staying safe through COVID.
In my prior posts, I've been asking questions about MOS's and all sorts of big ambitious ideas / plans that are YEARS down the road for someone who is just starting college in August. However, I was sitting around my house tonight thinking about things I'm interested in if NROTC works out well for me: A double-major, a minor in Chinese/Russian, or some Clubs.
I was raised to be a Lifelong Student just like the USMC encourages its Marines to be, but I think we can all agree that the Marine Corps isn't exactly known for employing true "academics" (Even with its officers). So here's my question(s):
Thanks in advance to anyone who answers.
Hope all of you are staying safe through COVID.
In my prior posts, I've been asking questions about MOS's and all sorts of big ambitious ideas / plans that are YEARS down the road for someone who is just starting college in August. However, I was sitting around my house tonight thinking about things I'm interested in if NROTC works out well for me: A double-major, a minor in Chinese/Russian, or some Clubs.
I was raised to be a Lifelong Student just like the USMC encourages its Marines to be, but I think we can all agree that the Marine Corps isn't exactly known for employing true "academics" (Even with its officers). So here's my question(s):
- Would someone who's a braniac in of all things ENGINEERING be seen as... different or someone who doesn't belong in the Marine Corps? Would I be seen as an outcast? Would I receive some opposition?
- I know the degree doesn't make the Marine and I know the trick as a young Midshipman and future LT is the patience to be quiet, watch, and learn, BUT STILL... would I be seen differently?
- A little off-topic, but I gotta know... Does NROTC life reflect life in the Marine Corps? If not, how is it different? (More laid back? More serious? What?)
- I've never really been the quintessential jock or had very thick skin. Any tips on improving that?
Thanks in advance to anyone who answers.